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New Zealand passport photo upload

Official requirement

Requirement verified August 16, 2026 · Source: Department of Internal Affairs ↗

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Sources disagree on this

  • background colour

    Sources differ on whether the background must be pure white or a plain light grey or cream that contrasts with the subject.

    How we handle it: Check the official guidance before you shoot. New Zealand appears to want contrast rather than pure white, which is the opposite of the US rule.